The Rufus Foundation
The Rufus Foundation is a private foundation, based in McMinnville, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $863K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $531.
The Rufus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rufus Foundation gave $47K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,531
- -43.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,647
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,171
- Total assets
- $862,752
- +1681.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rufus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orphan Kitten Rescue of Oregon ($15K). Together the top 7 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rufus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 950% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $83K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orphan Kitten Rescue of Oregon Dundee, OR | Support for cat rescue nonprofit. | $15,000 |
| Wilma Perez-Leon McMinnville, OR | Financial support for an individual who manages a fund to assist with spay neuter and other health needs for cats in Yamhill County OR. | $15,000 |
| Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society McMinnville, OR | Purchase of veterinary equipment for spay neuter clinic. | $11,500 |
| Newberg Veterinary Hospital Newberg, OR | Financial assistance for veterinary services for dog owned by indigent person. | $2,171 |
| Carlton Veterinary Hospital Carlton, OR | Funding for low-income for pet owners whose pets are in need of veterinary assistance. | $2,000 |
| Companion Pet Clinic McMinnville, OR | Financial assistance for veterinary services for dog owned by indigent person. | $430 |
| Marcia McDowell McMinnville, OR | Reimbursement for funds paid for spay neuter surgeries for cats owned by indigent individual. | $430 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $862,752 | $886,047 | $78,759 | $46,531 | 7 | $46,531 | $531 | $4,899 |
| 2024 | $48,434 | $62,648 | $83,124 | $82,808 | 9 | $82,808 | $513 | $4,413 |
| 2023 | $61,544 | $82,588 | $61,740 | $61,500 | 6 | $61,500 | $470 | $3,175 |
| 2022 | $34,316 | $431 | $60,337 | $30,000 | 5 | $30,000 | $431 | $2,302 |
| 2021 | $68,317 | $74,789 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | — | $1,117 |
| 2020 | $18,528 | $27,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 | 1 | — | — | $1,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rufus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rufus Foundation is led by Laura Grady, President Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Grady
President Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Hearn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgann Percival
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia McDowell
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Zych
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Kolb
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Austin Brown (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Rufus Foundation
How much does The Rufus Foundation give each year?
The Rufus Foundation gave $47K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 9 grants.
What is The Rufus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rufus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,171, and its average grant was $6,647, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rufus Foundation give grants?
The Rufus Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McMinnville, OR (4 grants).
Does The Rufus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Rufus Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Rufus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rufus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Orphan Kitten Rescue of Oregon ($15,000), Wilma Perez-Leon ($15,000) and Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society ($11,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rufus Foundation?
The Rufus Foundation reported $863K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rufus Foundation's EIN?
The Rufus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1570634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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